# Widget Wizard vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget & Counter at 4.6 against Widget Wizard's 4.1. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 57) and review sentiment (76% vs 63%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget Wizard sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget & Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Widget Wizard's written reviews are positive against 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

Widget Wizard ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Widget & Counter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Wizard | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-wizard/id1524227906/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **75.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ahmed El-Khuffash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515135609) | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-wizard/id1524227906)

Create personalized home and lock screen widgets to track health, fitness, and daily information. Customize appearance and combine multiple data sources into single widgets for at-a-glance insights.

**Highlights:** Health and nutrition stats tracking, Customizable combo widgets, Agenda and calendar integration, Weather forecasts, Countdown timers, Customizable themes and fonts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Wizard +Weather | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a slice of pizza | $2.99 | one-time |
| Widget Wizard Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a whole pizza | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Highly customizable widgets
- 📅 Excellent agenda/calendar view
- 💡 Packed with information
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscription
- 🚀 Responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not updating
- 🐛 App is slow and glitchy
- 🐛 Photos feature doesn't work
- 🐛 Health data not importing
- 🐛 Weather functionality is useless/not working

**Reported bugs**

- Photos feature doesn't work
- Sleep data not importing correctly
- Vitals not supported
- Cannot find calendar widgets
- App glitchy and slow, requires force close

**Requested features**

- Add search to agenda page
- Make countdown more compact
- Link click on calendar items to open Apple calendar
- Adjust text size for Lock Screen widgets
- Option to hide seconds in countdown widget


### Countdown Widget & Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161)

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

**Highlights:** Live countdown widgets, Customizable widget templates, Event editor with live preview, Color gradients, Over 50 icons, Real-time push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Studio PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Widget Studio PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic for glancing at events
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Nice widgets
- 👍 Good countdown app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🔕 NOT IMPRESSED (no sound)
- 💰 Expensive price
- 💰 Money
- 💰 Only 2 for free

**Reported bugs**

- Time calculation isn't correct
- Widget and in-app display show different days remaining
- Widget goes blank after phone restart
- Countdowns freeze or count up unexpectedly
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Better integration with calendar and reminder API
- Ability to rearrange events in the countdown list
- Option to default 'What's Next' to user's choice
- Larger photo frame in widget
- Ability to group events into categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Wizard free?

Widget Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

Countdown Widget & Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Widget Wizard or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Countdown Widget & Counter is rated higher. Widget Wizard averages 4.1 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Widget Wizard or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Neither Widget Wizard nor Countdown Widget & Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widget Wizard or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Widget Wizard ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Widget & Counter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Widget Wizard was updated on October 8, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on October 13, 2026.

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